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Date: Saturday, 5 July, 2025       Time: 7:00 pm
Cortez Buddhist Temple
12985 Cortez Ave.
Turlock, CA 95380
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Cortez Obon Festival - Honoring Heritage Through Dance and Community
Each summer, the quiet farming town of Cortez in Merced County comes alive as families return to celebrate the annual Obon Festival. Rooted in Buddhist tradition, Obon is a time to honor ancestors and reconnect with the community through music, dance, and culture. In Cortez, the spirit of togetherness is especially strong, with generations gathering to participate in simple, joyful Obon dances, many dressed in yukata and happi coats. The festival is a cherished tradition that emphasizes heritage, remembrance, and celebration.

Date & Time
Saturday, July 5, 2025

Schedule
• Taiko Performance by Ballico Taiko: 6:30 pm
• Obon Dancing: Begins around 7:00 pm
• Stockton Bukkyo Taiko: Performs later in the evening

Location
Cortez Hall & Cortez Buddhist Church, 12985 North Cortez Ave, between Santa Fe Dr. and Linwood Ave.,
Southeast of Turlock, CA


Dance Practice Schedule (Free & Open to All)
• July 1, 2, and 3
• 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• Location: Cortez Hall, 12985 North Cortez Ave

Contact
Email: [email protected]

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Obon Festival Location
Cortez Buddhist Temple, 12985 Cortez Ave., Turlock, CA 95380

Obon Festival Title
Cortez Obon Summer Festival (Ballico Taiko, Stockton Bukkyo Taiko, Cortez Karaoke Singers & Dancing)

 

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